The Record Industry's New Payola
During the 1950s and '60s, record labels were subject to criminal investigations over their practice of paying radio stations for airplay of their songs. A new book by Fredric Dannen, about the way the payola system has re-emerged, is called Hit Men.
Other segments from the episode on July 31, 1990
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 31, 1990: Interview with Fredric Dannen; Review of Rahsaan Roland Kirk's albums " Rip, Rig and Panic" and "Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith"; Interview with…
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